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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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